The Schengen Zone is Europe’s greatest achievement. A borderless customs union comprising 27 countries in its current form, it allows for seamless international travel across much of the bloc, freeing travelers from undergoing strict identity checks and facing long delays when country-hopping. Earlier this year, Schengen welcomed yet another member – the Balkan country of …

Southern Europe is overcrowded, and numerous sunny spots on the coast are moving to limit tourism, with Italy going as far as enforcing a traffic ban on certain days on the scenic Amalfi Coast, and France launching ticketing systems for certain natural parks. Understandably, a growing number of Americans flying across the pond this summer …

Travelers looking for an off-path holiday might find just what they’re searching for in this lesser-visited eastern European country.  Vampire legends, a quirky replica Arc de Triomphe, ancient thermal baths, a hit Netflix series, and some of the fastest internet in the world, all in one destination? Romania is definitely worthy of its newfound offbeat …

Drawn to Europe’s rich diversity, safety, and facilitated cross-border links, digital nomads and remote workers are moving to the continent in droves in search of that laid-back European lifestyle. While it’s hard to measure which destinations have witnessed the biggest spike in nomadic residents, the category has made it clear that when it comes to …

After years of being disregarded as a ‘Plan B’ summer destination, the Black Sea region is set for a historical growth in the post-pandemic scene, with some going as far as calling it the ‘new Mediterranean’ — but what makes it so popular right now? The Budget Alternative To The Med The Black Sea is …

Each year, the European Commission (EC) crowns three distinguished cities in the continent its ‘Capitals of Culture’ (CoC), due to their historical importance, rich tradition and values, and sustainable development. Surprisingly, this year, a group of lesser-known destinations in Greece, Romania and Hungary was selected to hold the title. Demand for travel to Europe has …

Thinking of flying across the pond this season for a dreamy European vacay, but you’re not too sure about Switzerland’s overpriced ski resorts or the buzzing crowds in Austria’s alpine towns? Perhaps you should be considering these 3 alternative destinations in Europe that are not only just as gorgeous but super budget-friendly. Now that Europe’s …

More and more travelers are turning to locations where TV shows were filmed to get their travel inspiration. Dubbed the set effect, hits such as White Lotus, Bridgerton, and The Lord of the Rings have sent people on a journey to destinations around the globe to replicate what they viewed from their screens. So, what …

Two popular destinations in Europe will change entry rules for American travelers in a way that’s unrelated to the recent health crisis. In the near future, it is likely they will ascend to the Schengen Area, a pan-European treaty that promotes the movement of people and goods and abolishes checks between signatory countries. U.S. passport …

If it’s Europe that makes your heart beat faster and you still haven’t made up your mind on where to go for your yearly winter vacation, especially now that European cities like London, Paris, and Barcelona are losing their appeal due to ‘overtourism‘, perhaps it’s time to consider these four other off-path alternatives that are …

With Covid finally on course to become an endemic disease, and no longer a particularly worrying threat to public health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is making some important updates to its travel advisories. Now, six more countries have had their health risk levels downgraded, enjoying a new Level 2 status. Throughout …

Being the first collective of nations to bar tourism in the wake of Covid, Europe is ironically paving the way for the reinstatement of international travel and pushing for pre-pandemic normality. More than half of the continent has dropped Covid entry requirements, and along its Eastern front, the Balkans have become the most-restriction free area …